Monroe is a star. there is no question he is not a superstar. but he is a star.
this is from espn.
Scouting report
+ Skilled big man with good passing skills.
+ Operates best from elbows, but needs space to work.
+ Above-average defender. He's tough with limited athleticism and can struggle in space.
Analysis
Perhaps the biggest causality of the Pistons' lackluster season was the 6-foot-11 Monroe. Sharing a frontcourt with Drummond and Smith proved difficult for Monroe, to say the least, and it went a long way toward masking the things Monroe does best. Monroe is very good with the ball in his hands but was used more last season as a finisher. His assist rate fell by more than two percent, and his rebounding was down, as was his usage. It doesn't help that Monroe has lost confidence in his midrange shot, hitting just 24 percent on long 2s.
Given Monroe's discomfort, it's less than shocking he spent the summer avoiding offer sheets on the restricted free-agent market and ultimately signed the Pistons' qualifying offer. The move gives him leisure to pick his team after the season and prevents Detroit from dealing him this season without his approval. However, forgoing what would have likely been a sizable contract extension is a risk if he gets hurt and is money he probably won't be able to make up even if he doesn't. It will be interesting see how Van Gundy focuses Monroe's strengths, of which there are plenty. One is simply showing up: Monroe has missed just three games in four seasons as a pro.
He can play above average defense and he can score well. He is also 25 and a great passer.
don't belive me watch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__jOUY63dQQwhats not to like. we always talk about wanting a star. Here he is in free agency and is interested in the celtics. The johnson signing is good because he can be the defensive pf that can be a rim protector
If we trade away avery bradley and gerald wallace. we would have enough money to get tobias harris and monroe.
with a starting lineup of
Rozier
Smart
Harris
Johnson
Monroe
That would be a very good young team. I love this team. Just please get monroe because he is exactly what we want a star. any star will do but he is the one thats available and for some reason Ainge is doing nothing to get him